TC Electronic JIMS 800 Dual Channel Guitar Preamp Pedal
Custom-Shop JCM800-Inspired Tone with Cab Sim, DI & Headphone Output
🎸 Legendary 80s Rock & Metal Tone – Reborn for the Pedalboard
The TC Electronic JIMS 800 faithfully recreates the tone, touch, and feel of a custom shop modified JCM800 tube amp, delivering the iconic crunch, bite, and soaring gain that defined classic 80s rock and metal. Powered by TC’s AMPWORX modelling technology, this dual-channel preamp pedal captures the aggressive punch and harmonic richness of modded British tube stacks—now in a compact, gig-ready format.
With independent channel controls, an integrated boost, and official Celestion 4×12 G12-65 cabinet simulation, JIMS 800 is ready for stage, studio, or silent practice.
Key Features
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Authentic Custom-Shop JCM800 Modelling
Captures highly sought-after 80s amp mods including:
- Treble Bleed
- Tonestack Tweaks
- 2nd Stage Gain Mods
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Dual Independent Channels
Separate gain, volume, and EQ controls for each channel—perfect for clean-to-crunch switching.
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Integrated Booster with Dedicated Control
Footswitch-activated boost with individual gain per channel.
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Pre Boost: Drives the amp harder with a mid-hump like a classic overdrive
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Post Boost: Adds volume for solos
- Global Pre/Post selection on rear panel
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Official Celestion Cab Simulation
Built-in Celestion 4×12 G12-65 IR on both DI and headphone outputs.
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Dedicated DI Output
Plug directly into a PA or audio interface—no external cab sim required.
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Dedicated Headphone Output
Full tube-stack tones for silent practice or late-night sessions.
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Master Presence Control
Rear-panel “set-and-forget” presence adjustment for room and rig compensation.
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AMPWORX Modelling Technology
Ultra-low latency, massive dynamic range, and authentic tube feel.
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Pedalboard-Friendly Platform
Designed to work seamlessly with external drive and boost pedals.
Ideal For
- 80s rock & metal guitarists
- Players chasing modded British amp tones
- Pedalboard-based touring rigs
- Direct-to-PA or silent stage setups
- Studio recording & home practice
Technical Overview
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Type: Dual-channel guitar preamp pedal
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Channels: 2 (independent gain, volume & EQ)
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Boost: Integrated with separate gain per channel
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Cab Sim: Celestion 4×12 G12-65 IR
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Outputs:
- DI Out (cab-simulated)
- Headphone Out (cab-simulated)
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Presence Control: Rear-panel master presence
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Modelling Engine: TC Electronic AMPWORX
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Footswitching: Bypass or always-on channel switching
Why Choose the TC Electronic JIMS 800?
The JIMS 800 delivers the raw power and aggressive character of a hot-rodded JCM800, complete with modern convenience and direct-recording capability. Whether you're chasing classic crunch or high-gain metal saturation, it provides iconic British tone in a compact, stage-ready format.
